By Jeanni Ritchie
The Rapides Parish Library system is celebrating March with a full lineup of family-friendly programs, crafts, films, and community events across multiple branches. Here’s what’s coming up.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration
Location: Hineston Branch, 1810 Hwy. 121, Hineston, LA
Date: Monday, March 2
Time: 9:00am–5:00pm
Information: Celebrate Dr. Seuss with cake, drinks, and plenty of birthday fun honoring the beloved author. Call 318-793-8461 for more information.
Popsicle Stick Horton Craft (Monthlong)
Location: Hineston Branch, 1810 Hwy. 121, Hineston, LA
Date: March 2–March 31
Time: During open hours
Information: Pick up a Popsicle Stick Horton craft and keep the Seuss celebration going all month. Call 318-793-8461 for questions.
Dr. Seuss Day: The Lorax
Location: Johnson Branch, 1610 Veterans Drive, Lecompte, LA
Date: Monday, March 2
Time: 9:00am–5:00pm
Information: Families are invited to enjoy a screening of The Lorax followed by a Seuss-inspired craft celebrating creativity and environmental awareness.
Seuss Birthday Week Celebration
Location: Boyce Branch, 1177 Haywood B. Joiner St., Boyce, LA
Dates: March 2–March 6
Time: During open hours
Information: Drop in all week for themed dress-up days, films, and activities celebrating Dr. Seuss. Featured films begin at 3:00 PM on select days. Dress-up themes run Monday through Friday.
Create Your Own Seuss Bookmark
Location: Hineston Branch, 1810 Hwy. 121, Hineston, LA
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 9:00am–5:00pm
Information: Decorate your own whimsical Dr. Seuss–inspired bookmark. All ages welcome. Call 318-793-8461 for more information.
Wacky Wednesday Dress-Up
Location: Hineston Branch, 1810 Hwy. 121, Hineston, LA
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Information: Celebrate with mismatched, backwards, or inside-out outfits for this playful Seuss-themed day. Call 318-793-8461 for details.
Seuss Storytime and Craft
Location: Hineston Branch, 1810 Hwy. 121, Hineston, LA
Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 10:30am–11:00am
Information: Enjoy a special storytime read by a Seuss character followed by a themed craft. Call 318-793-8461 for more information.
Silly Mustache Day
Location: Hineston Branch, 1810 Hwy. 121, Hineston, LA
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm
Information: Stop by to pick up a silly mustache and join the weeklong Seuss celebration. Call 318-793-8461 for more information.
March Movie Madness
Location: Martin Library, 801 West Shamrock, Pineville, LA
Dates: Fridays in March
Time: 3:30pm–5:30pm
Information: Enjoy sports-themed films each Friday: March 6 (Drumline), March 13 (Space Jam), March 20 (Remember the Titans), and March 27 (42).
Czech Dance Demonstration
Location: Libuse Branch, 6375 LA-28, Pineville, LA
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 1:00pm–1:45pm
Information: The Louisiana Czech Heritage Association presents a lively cultural dance demonstration. Audience participation encouraged.
20 Somethings Junk Journaling
Location: Westside Regional Library, 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria, LA
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 5:30pm–7:00pm
Information: A relaxed junk journaling session using everyday materials. Supplies provided; creativity required. Call 318-442-2483 for details.
Saturday in the Library: Pressed Flower Buttons
Location: Martin Library, 801 West Shamrock, Pineville, LA
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 10:00am–11:00am
Information: Kids can enjoy crafts, games, and hands-on fun during this monthly program. Call 318-442-7575 for more information.
2nd Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt
Location: Glenmora Ball Field (Optimist Field), 1000 Turkey Creek Rd., Glenmora, LA
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 10:30am–12:30pm
Information: Family-friendly egg hunt with face painting, crafts, and community partners.
Spring Photo Shoot with Pets
Location: Main Library, 411 Washington Street, Alexandria, LA
Date: Monday, March 30
Time: 9:00am–1:00pm
Information: Bring well-behaved pets and people for spring photos. Participants receive a personal Dropbox link to download images.
